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I Spotted My Own Cancer in the Mirror—and It Saved My Life
It's not every day that a cancer doctor spots her own cancer in the mirror—but that's exactly what happened to Erin Kobetz in 2004. Read on to find out how her thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life in ways she couldn't have predicted, for the better
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Colorectal Cancer: 4 Signs You May Need Early Screening
Screening for colorectal cancer, which includes both colon or rectal cancer, is recommended at ages 45 to 50. However, you...
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I Was Diagnosed with an Aggressive Blood Cancer During My Honeymoon
The newlyweds' trip of a lifetime turned into a fight for his life, almost 7,000 miles...
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My “Heartburn” Turned Out to Be Cancer
Joe Moore suffered from acid reflux and heartburn for almost 40 years before being diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer....
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8 Ways You Can Prevent Colon Cancer
Lower your risk for colorectal cancer with these colon cancer prevention tips, from getting screened to eating a healthy diet...
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I Was Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer at Age 30
After frequent bouts of painful diarrhea, constipation, and other symptoms, this man was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
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Eating This Way May Help Your Immune System Fight Cancer, New Research Shows
Following a healthy diet is essential in preventing and fighting cancer, but research now says the way you eat could...
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This Color Plastic May Increase Cancer Risk Up to 300%, Finds New Study
Starting with one type of product can be a manageable place to start reducing chance of harm, suggests a team...
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New Study: 90% of Americans Are Lacking in This Cancer-Preventing Nutrient
It famously helps to cleanse the system of toxins—and even affects how your genes operate, according to California researchers.
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Kate Middleton’s Remission “Relief” Isn’t Always the Norm, Reflects a Mom ...
A writer shares first-person reflections, and expert-informed research, on the complicated emotions that can accompany healing.
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New Research: A Classic Mineral for Your Bones May Also Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
It's been an American dietary recommendation for decades. Now epidemiology researchers on three continents have identified a timely benefit.
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New Research: Having This Chronic Condition May Actually Help Prevent Breast Cancer
The interesting explanation has to do with immune function and may highlight one blessing of this difficult respiratory illness that...
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New Study: Low Levels of This Vitamin May Increase Melanoma Skin Cancer Risk
Sunscreen and mindful exposure are still ways to manage your risk—but European researchers have made an intriguing, if slightly puzzling,...
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Experts: Only 1 In 5 People Who Need This Cancer Screening Actually Get It
This cancer is often attributed to a lifestyle habit, but some experts suggest that association has left out 80% of...
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Lil Jon Just Remixed “Get Low” To Get Your Attention—Because He Cares
Early 2000s kids, it's nearing time for an important health check. Lil Jon is re-releasing a beloved beat...
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New Investigation: This Household Chemical “Causes More Cancer Than Any Other”
Many of us first encountered it in high school biology class, but experts say it lurks in our homes too....
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Finding Friendship, Advocacy, and a Lung Cancer Community Through Comprehensive Genomic Profiling
This article is sponsored by Lilly
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Patrick Dempsey Opens Up About His Passion for Cancer Awareness
The ever-beloved medical drama icon reveals why health is personal to him in a way fans might not have known.
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New Research: If Your Neighbor Has This in Their Yard, It Could Increase the Risk of Cancer That Aff...
New cancer research looking at two decades of data shows that city living isn't the only environment where pollution exposure...
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New Study: 35% People Diagnosed With Cancer All Did This One Thing in the 90 Days Prior
Breaking research out of Canada reveals a trend between the discovery of cancer and visits to one particular location. Here's...
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Baby Powder Sold in 35 States Recalled Due to Risk of Asbestos Contamination
Also sold on Amazon, 40,000 bottles of a familiar baby product may contain an ingredient with serious cancer-causing potential, says...
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Women’s Choice in a Partner Has Been Linked with Higher Cancer Survival in a New Study
Research involving more than 400 women showed that the quality of survivors' relationships was an indicator for long-term outcome.
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This Type of Meat Can Increase Cancer Risk, Say Cleveland Clinic Experts
Science has found many processed meats are carcinogenic. Of those, say two Cleveland Clinic experts, this type shows to be...
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Death Risk from This Cancer Reduces 40% with New Treatment, a 10-Year Study Has Found
Statistics show this women's cancer previously took an average of 4,300 lives per year. Here's how new research is making...
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Expert Doctors: This Hygiene Misstep Could Increase Your Risk of Head and Neck Cancer by 50%
Cancer researchers analyzed records from 160,000 patients to find that germs may influence the potential for a relatively common cancer...
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New Research: Asthma and Allergies May Spike Your Risk of This Cancer
UCLA scientists hypothesize that one key circumstance may be the main contributing factor for this association between respiratory conditions and...
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Emmitt Smith Takes One for the Team in a New Prostate Health Campaign
The NFL Hall of Famer is encouraging men to take control of their health: "This cause is personally important," he...
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Taylor Swift’s NFL Jacket Designer, Kristin Juszczyk, Opens Up About Losing Her Mom to Breast ...
Turns out there's some heartfelt inspiration behind those genius designs, as this self-made entrepreneur shared with us this week.
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Beyoncé’s Dad, Mathew Knowles, Opens Up on Recovering from Male Breast Cancer
Mr. Knowles was diagnosed in 2019 and wants to raise awareness for an important detail in catching breast cancer early.
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New Study: This Common Skin Condition May Spike Your Risk of 16 Cancers
It's estimated 8 million Americans experience this cosmetic inconvenience that new research says could have more serious implications.
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“Here’s How I Knew I Had Thyroid Cancer”: One Patient’s Story When Emotional...
The thyroid is the small-but-mighty ground zero for hormone and metabolism function. One woman reflects on beating thyroid cancer—twice—as a...